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Author Topic: Problem with laptop starting up and then shutting down (never fully turning on)  (Read 3713 times)

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nesie727

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Hello,
I am having problems with my laptop computer. It is a Toshiba Satellite A-105 with Windows XP Home. Every time I go to turn it on, the green lights come on showing me it is about to start and I can hear it, and then immediately the computer shuts down. The computer will then repeat process (about 5 times) of starting up and then a few seconds later shutting down (without me touching the power on button). I have checked the battery and the power source, and there is nothing wrong with either. Therefore, I think it has something to do with my computer itself. One thing to note: I recently added Netscape Navigator and had problems with the internet freezing on me while using Navigator. Then, my computer froze and I was unable to end the program (control + alt + delete), so I ended up having to power off the computer manually. I think this is the last time the computer worked normally, but I am not 100% sure. Any advice would be greatly appreciated  :)!!!
Thank you very much!

Kurtiskain



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Just a random thing that may help...Approx how old is this laptop?

Dusty



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Welcome to the CH forums.

I think you have a hardware problem with either your ram or hdd.

Please test your ram using Memtest86 from here and run the hdd manufacturer's diagnostic program.

Good luck
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nesie727

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The computer is only 1 and 1/2 years old. I am not sure how I could run any tests since I can't turn it on to enter any discs.

soldier101983

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hmmm maybe over heating can you take the keyboard of and aim a fan into it to see if that helps